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Can I collect race information from participants in Washington? What are the requirements?

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Collecting Race Information from Participants in Washington

If you want to collect race information from participants in Washington, you need to obtain a bicycle race permit from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) [1.1][1.2]. The permit application must include a race description stating all the pertinent information required to understand the bicycle race event, including a map showing the roadway on which the race will be held, the number of escort vehicles on the roadway used to conduct the race, starting and anticipated finishing time, maximum number of racers, number and training of course marshals, types of signing, and communications equipment [1.1].

Additionally, the permittee must obtain approval of other involved jurisdictions prior to formal issuance of a bicycle race permit from the department [1.1]. The permittee must also comply with the latest edition of the department’s “Washington State Bicycle Racing Guidelines” [1.1].

Requirements for Collecting Race Information from Participants in Washington

To collect race information from participants in Washington, you must obtain a bicycle race permit from the WSDOT [1.1][1.2]. The permittee must also obtain liability insurance in an amount no less than two million dollars to cover the state of Washington for any and all liabilities, including all costs, attorney fees, judgments, or other expenses, arising from the use of state highways for the bicycle race event [1.1].

The permittee shall indemnify, defend and save harmless the state of Washington for any claim, suit, action for injuries, death, or any other cause of personal injury or property damage arising from the issuance of a bicycle race permit, including claims of race participants, pedestrians, or other roadway users [1.1].

Exemptions

Nonprofit race meets, as defined in RCW 67.16.105(1) and 67.16.130(1), are exempt from the requirements to collect and distribute owner’s bonus and breeder’s awards as outlined in this chapter [2.1].

Conclusion

To collect race information from participants in Washington, you need to obtain a bicycle race permit from the WSDOT and comply with the requirements outlined in the permit application process [1.1][1.2]. Additionally, you must obtain liability insurance and indemnify the state of Washington for any claims arising from the issuance of the permit [1.1]. Nonprofit race meets are exempt from certain requirements [2.1].

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